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Iran Uses Xi-Putin Bloc to Counter Bessent’s Economic Warfare

Iran is leveraging a strategic bloc consisting of Russia and China to mitigate economic warfare led by Scott Bessent and increased US military strikes. Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian have reaffirmed the Moscow-Tehran alliance, while Iran has secured backing from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. This coalition aims to shield Iran from the combined economic and military pressure exerted by the United States and Israel during an ongoing state of war.

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  • ✓ Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed the alliance between Russia and Iran.
  • ✓ Iran is using a bloc involving Russia and China to counter economic warfare.
  • ✓ The United States has escalated strikes and economic pressure against Iran.
  • ✓ Russia has signaled unwavering support for Iran in its conflict with the US and Israel.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 5 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Iran secured formal backing from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to counter US strikes.

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  1. Iran Aligns With Russia and China to Counter US Economic Pressure

    Iran is leveraging a strategic bloc consisting of Russia and China to mitigate economic warfare led by Scott Bessent and increased US military strikes. Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian have reaffirmed the Moscow-Tehran alliance, while Iran has secured backing from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. This coalition aims to shield Iran from the combined economic and military pressure exerted by the United States and Israel during an ongoing state of war.

    Why it matters

    The escalation follows increased US strikes and economic sanctions designed to cripple Iranian capabilities. By integrating into the Xi-Putin bloc, Iran seeks alternative financial and diplomatic channels to bypass Western restrictions.

    What is confirmed

    • Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed the alliance between Russia and Iran.
    • Iran is using a bloc involving Russia and China to counter economic warfare.
    • The United States has escalated strikes and economic pressure against Iran.
    • Russia has signaled unwavering support for Iran in its conflict with the US and Israel.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has provided backing to Iran against US strikes.

    What to watch next

    • Specific economic mechanisms the Xi-Putin bloc will use to bypass US sanctions
    • Further military escalations from the US or Israel
    • Formal policy responses from the US Treasury regarding the SCO backing
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. Bloomberg.com — Iran Uses Xi-Putin Bloc to Counter Bessent’s Economic Warfare
    2. Yahoo — Putin Backs Iran as Trump Escalates Strikes and Economic Pressure
    3. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty — Putin, Pezeshkian Reaffirm Moscow-Tehran Alliance Amid US-Iran War
    4. South China Morning Post — Iran wins SCO backing against US strikes: will it be enough?
    5. WBUR — Russia signals unwavering support for Iran in war with U.S. and Israel
    confidence 90%
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